Farmingbury Hills Golf Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White | 35 | 2966 yards | 34.4 | 117 |
Red | 36 | 2593 yards | 35.5 | 120 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
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White/Blue M: 68.4/119 | 325 | 419 | 310 | 373 | 282 | 125 | 401 | 190 | 431 | 2856 | 6017 |
Red/Gold W: 70.5/117 | 325 | 402 | 280 | 380 | 220 | 100 | 292 | 172 | 431 | 2602 | 5356 |
Orange M: 61.3/104 W: 64.2/103 | 243 | 348 | 280 | 265 | 168 | 85 | 230 | 145 | 360 | 2124 | 4295 |
Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | ||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 |
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The longish par-4 second proves a tough par, especially because of the huge tree blocking an approach from the right. Missing the green can be lethal. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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A view of the third green, in deep afternoon shadow, and beyond the fourth tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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Here is is the commanding view from the high tee of the dogleg-right fourth. The fairway seems the toughest to hit and hold at Farmingbury Hills. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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Here is is the commanding view from the high tee of the dogleg-right fourth. The fairway seems the toughest to hit and hold at Farmingbury Hills. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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When you reach green eight, be sure to enjoy the view. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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Another long vista at Farmingbury Hills, this one across fairway nine. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/04/2023
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From tee two, a look at the beginning of a long downhill sweep of fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Behind the green at hole two is a steep falloff. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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The third hole is short but still demands a good drive from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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A view of green three from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Looking down from near the sixth tee box–and out across hole five. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Nine’s green, sitting above the fairway on a small rise, is relatively flat compared to others at Farminbury Hills. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 07/05/2023
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Photo submitted by Pipingyaker on 06/27/2023
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Photo submitted by rheaultj on 10/23/2022
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Farmingbury’s first hole, a drive-and-pitch affair, leads to a well-protected green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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If your tee shot lands on the fairway’s right side at the second hole, this large tree threatens your approach. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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The fourth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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Seven starts off with a tee shot over water. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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The 8th, which may be played as a par-4, requires a tee shot to a plateau fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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A view across the ninth fairway and to the partially green hills beyond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/21/2022
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A look over the course from tee one; it’s about the same view you’ll get from the adjacent clubhouse and East Street Eatery. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Three: A short par-4 playing straight downhill and ending on a tricky green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Five: While Wayne putts out, Chris (left) and Rick (right) look on. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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The sixth green at about 5:00 pm. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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The seventh tee, fronted by a pond, looks stunning in the late afternoon. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Our foursome finished the round at about 5:45. Here Wayne chips and Rick awaits in the foreground. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 09/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u6496860 on 08/01/2021
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The first. This small green is a tough target for your round’s second shot (seen from right flank). Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Four: Simply a spectacular tee shot, where you’ll want precious little sidespin on your golf ball. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Four. The hole narrows down on the second to this tilted, hard-to-putt green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Five: Another amazing hole that rises some four stories (club up a few) to this perched green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Seven: Avoid, at all costs, going rightward on your approach to this green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Nine (par-five): Maybe my favorite hole. Long, beautiful, heavily rolling, and exciting to play. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 06/06/2021
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Photo submitted by janet5902796 on 06/05/2021
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The first may be the ‘easiest’ hole on the course, but its green is small and well-defended. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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Looking down eastward from tee two, across the ninth fairway: the visible golfers are playing from tee eight. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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The fourth hole, in my view, hits a trifecta: best hole; best views; best tee shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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The sixth, a par-3 sports an interesting tee shot from the blues. Watch for OOB left. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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Green seven, as viewed from high in the left rough. Terrific par 4/5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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The eighth green as seen from this hole’s left side. Nice four-par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 10/25/2020
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Two: This serene-looking green still poses problems. Good luck getting up-and-down if you miss long. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Another terrific view at FH: the 3rd hole, seen from the tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Incredible summer scenery at the fourth, a downhill dogleg-right. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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My three affable playing partners at green seven. We enjoyed the round together. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Ninth: The popular East Street Eatery behind, and the green seen from its left flank. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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At nine, my playing partners, all intent on finishing this nine well. The gentleman to the left holed his putt. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 08/21/2020
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Approach on the fifth Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 01/03/2020
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Greenside bunker at eight Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 01/03/2020
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Approach at challenging 2nd Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 01/03/2020
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The first green: Ross-like features Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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From the tee at the magnificent 5th. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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Uphill climb to the green at hole 5. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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My son on 5th green with playing partner behind. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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From the tee at seven: great hole! Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
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Seven's ghoulish green complex. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 11/03/2019
Excellent Value
For the price, it can't be beat, well kept and a fun track.
Great Course
Great 9-hole course. It rained the night before and I called to make sure it was open. The lady that answered the phone was pleasant and explained they had some standing water but they should be open for our tee time. The course was very wet but the grounds crew did a.great job marking those areas. The course is always fun and challenging. There was a bit of a backup at the beginning, we had to wait a few minutes on the first 4; tees, but after that, it was a very good pace. With the exception of those flooded areas, conditions were very good. Always a favorite for us when we want tom9lay a quick nine!! We’ll be back many times this year!!
The Owner
My girlfriend and I came to play 6/20/22. My review is not regarding the course or its conditions, but rather how we were treated by the owner of the course and his group who were playing behind us.
To start, we are beginner golfers and were paired with an intermediate/strong golfer who we quickly developed a solid rapport with. We are no strangers to pace of play and often just play a scramble together. We do not want to hold anyone up at all. However, there were two VERY slow groups in front of us which is fine, it’s a public course and people like us are just trying to get out there and have fun.
Well, not everyone…
At the first tee box we were told by the owner that if his group caught up to us that he expected us to let him and his group play through and how he didn’t want to be stuck behind us all day. Ok, I understood that, fine. We let groups play through us all the time if there is a significant difference in skill level.
After reaching the second tee we were quickly stuck behind two other groups, one of whom had not tee’d off yet. This was the theme of the day, continually waiting to tee off. At numerous tees we were greeted by the owner and his group questioning us about it the group in front of us was playing slowly and what was going on. One member of his group even took it upon himself to separate himself from the group and tell us that he didn’t feel the same way which we actually appreciated. After waiting 5-10 minutes at one tee, we were told by the owner that if we wouldn’t tee off that his group would. The group in front of us was within driving distance for, at the bare minimum, the player we were partnered with, if not me as well.
This attitude towards us and the animosity really took away from the day. And, the owner’s idea of pace of play (which mind you we were abiding by, just stuck behind two slow groups) apparently includes driving the ball within 10-30 yards of us after we just reach our balls.
However, nothing prepared me for the 9th hole. After waiting a significant amount of time we finally tee’d off but again had to wait as the group in front was still in the fairway and then the green. I understand waiting is frustrating but frankly I’ll wait all day if it means not hitting someone with a golf ball. The owner’s group felt differently, tee’d off again while we were waiting to even hit our second shots all the while screaming at us to “move” in addition to other comments I couldn’t make out. I yelled back to them that the group in front of us was still on the green and was met with one member of his group yelling “I’ll give you a hundred bucks if you can even reach the green.”
Pace of play is one thing, but teeing off in an effort to move us along is absolutely ridiculous. Even worse is when his group knows we can’t do anything about it given the groups in front of us. And, the disrespect was ridiculous. You’d think owning the course you’d hold your conduct as well as the conduct of your group members to a higher standard than most, but not here.
We were planning to play 18 but quit after the 9th hole, asked for a refund and were offered a free play by him which we declined. We will not be coming back.
Local Gem
I can sneak off and play 9 in about a hour and a half and be home in time for breakfast. Staff is friendly and full restaurant amenities are great. East course and boosts my self esteem as the first round of the year.